Cyprus News

It was the dogs’ fault – sort of The cause behind the ‘cat Covid’ epidemic of 2023 has now been established, according to a UK team led by a Cypriot scientist. ‘Cyprus ...

The Cyprus Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Selk) welcomed the passage of Cyprus’ long-awaited tax reform by the House of Representatives, saying the vote marks a major institutional shift after ...

The last weekend of the year is set to go out with a bang. Countless events are happening in every corner of the island to mark the end of a ...

Christmas is a time of coming together for many of us. Families and friends come together, moving from home to home – and in some cases, from country to country – to ...

It’s a beautiful winter day. The sun is out under a cloudless sky, yet a chilly wind cuts through it all. The season has truly turned. And what better ...

The last two Greek Cypriots who had been held in the north since July returned home late on Tuesday, bringing to an end the case of all five previously detained. ...

A 31-year-old man is in intensive care after a late-night police incident in Limassol, during which an officer was injured and weapons, ammunition and drugs were found in a vehicle. ...

Nicosia’s Christmas celebrations have drawn large crowds, with the city’s festive programme receiving positive feedback from residents and visitors alike. The events, organised by Nicosia municipality under the ...

Kathikas village’s central square will fill with wine lovers and winemakers on December 26 and 27 as a unique Christmas Wine Celebration takes place. Two evening full of aroma, tradition and ...

Archbishop Georgios warned against any settlement of the Cyprus problem that he says would threaten the “future of Hellenism on the island”, provocatively describing certain proposals as amounting to “national ...

A 36-year-old Syrian man who was stabbed during an attack last weekend is now out of danger and has regained consciousness, police said on Wednesday. Officers say the man is ...

The government’s decision to raise the national minimum wage to €1,088 per month, has drawn strong and conflicting reactions from employers’ organisations and trade unions. The increase was approved by ...

The cause of a fire that damaged two parked lorries in the Alethriko area is under investigation, police said on Wednesday. The fires broke out on Tuesday evening between 7pm ...

Police issued 155 traffic complaints during more than 600 checks carried out on Tuesday night, according to a statement. The targeted operations were conducted in high-crime areas, supported by patrols, interventions and ...

Cyprus is set for a period of unsettled but generally mild winter weather from today through Saturday, December 27, with rainfall most frequent and locally heavier in western and mountainous areas ...

Approximately 40 actions have been completed or are in progress within the framework of the National Strategy for Gender Equality 2024-2026, which includes approximately 60 actions, Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou said ...

Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Marinos Moushouttas announced Tuesday the Government’s decision to increase the monthly minimum wage for full-time employment, after completing six months of continuous employment, ...

The appeals court on Tuesday increased the prison sentence of a man convicted of serious drug offences, from nine to 12 years. The appeal followed a request by the attorney general’...

A court in the north on Tuesday remanded three people in custody on suspicion of trading in cattle infected with foot-and-mouth disease. According to Turkish Cypriot media, a court in ...

The appeals court on Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision to keep a man in custody in a serious family violence case, ordering that he remain detained until the ...

The leader of opposition party Akel on Tuesday formally asked the government to clarify Cyprus’ share in financing Ukraine over the next two years, following a deal agreed by EU ...

The Appeals Court doubled a sentence earlier handed down on a man convicted of terrorism-related offences, it was announced on Tuesday. The man, currently aged 28, had been arrested in Limassol ...

The cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension of state support to cover the cost of pension increases until June 30, 2026. The measure will benefit around 24,000 households and is estimated to cost €13.5 ...

Every corner, street, town and village this winter is dressed in Christmas charm as the island celebrates the festive season. The rural Paphos region welcomes the Panayia Christmas Village 2025 which ...